"The first thing I'm going to do when I get to heaven is to look up those German boys I killed during the war and tell them how sorry I am." That's one of the last things my Uncle Buddy said before he passed away in 1990.

Rick Lingberg

If you have spent anytime at all in Sioux Falls in the last several decades you've no doubt run into Dick Beck. Dick is a long-time businessman and community leader . He recently shared with StoryTelling America some thoughts on his experiences in creating “My Story”.

StoryTelling America joined the McGowan family at the Fair Hills Resort for a couple of days to record conversations that allowed them to share many stories about the family’s history that have helped form their principles and shaped their beliefs.

Ever wonder who has their hands on the 'key' to nuclear war? Major General Robert Parker (ret) explains the enigmatic work of the USAF "Missileer"...and experience how the current generation of Missileers articulate their sobering duty.

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10 Reasons Your Story is a BIG DEAL (2)

#9: To Save A Man's Soul

By Rick Lingberg

Warren Friessen, has been in the Sioux Falls construction business since the 1960's. His company , Friessen Construction, has performed home and commercial building excavation and finish grading on many BIG projects in South Dakota - the Mundt Library, Northwestern Bank, Big Sioux River Levee, 26th Street/Interstate 29 interchange and the development of Lake Lorraine, to name a few.

Needless to say, he's done a lot of big deals.

But, ask Warren what project he's most proud and he'll tell you it's one of which he didn't turn a single shovel of dirt.

Many successful people will generously pass on the fruits of their success (wealth & property) to generations that follow while taking what may be their greatest gift, their story, with them.

Not the case with Warren Friessen.

Watch the video above and see what Warren had to say about one of his BIGGEST DEALS...

To Save A Man's Soul.

Reason #8 (March): "It's a true story"

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"Mr. Lingberg's presentation was captivating and was voted as one of the top presentations we have had."

Telling good stories and delivering them to the marketplace is about all I do.

There is a proverb that says, tell me a fact and I'll learn, tell me a truth and I'll believe, but tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.

I think everybody has a story worth telling and sharing one's life experiences may be the most valuable asset a person can leave for their children and grandchildren. Along with a number of people who have allowed me to share their stories, I have a few of my own.